Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Berthoud front bag
Well, if you don't mind the points I raised on the Oripington--which you may well not mind, they're idiosyncratic--it's a great bag at a great price. And unlike everything else, comes in your choice of colors, now including bright red. On Sunday, August 24, 2014 10:49:29 PM UTC-4, Sean Cleary wrote: Thought my chances were best posting for a used Berthoud bag but if having to buy new, would much prefer Loyal or Ruth Works over a new Frenchy front bag. That said, I remain open to what fellow RBWers have to sell or swap. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: FS: Lots of Rivendell Parts - 650B Wheelset, Shifters, Brakes, Derailleurs, Tires, Hupe, more
Thanks! Message sent. The XT rear derailleur is gone as well. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Swappin' wheelsets question...
No problem as long as both wheels have gear set ups within the range of the deraillers. Michael On Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:42:01 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: My two Rivs have GB and Velocity sets. Both bikes are 8-speed with the same chains on 'em. Is there anything wrong with swappin' wheelsets between the bikes just for fun. I guess not. But as an un-mechanic am not sure if there is some hidden thing I am not aware of. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Second Annual Birthday Ride
As I approach 70 (10/15) I am no longer looking for mountains to climb, neither in life nor on the bike. But once a year, I pull myself together, square off with a brute and conquer it. So yesterday, I did my now annual (two years in a row) ride up to Smugglers Notch. I took the Rambouillet but wasn’t sure it’s low double gearing (30/28) would be enough, but it was. When I got the Ram, (Sept of 2004 or 5) my first ride was an 80 mile trip to the top of the Appalachian Gap, a beast of a climb with a fair stretch of 22% grade at the top. I wanted to celebrate this year with the Ram, again. This climb goes up about 1700 feet in about 4 miles. The first mile climbs 400 feet, then there's a couple of miles of 1-2% grade before the last three miles, which gain about 1100 feet. I always stop at the entrance to Smugglers Notch Ski resort, which is just before the last three mile push, for a brief rest water and then I stop again about 1 1/2 mile later where it briefly flattens out. Take on air and water. But this time I had to stop about a half mile or so before the top to catch my breath, lower my heart rate, and rest my legs. I wondered if a 24/27 wouldn't have required that stop. That’s just before the final 12% up to the top. About this time I forgot two very important things. Why the hell I was doing this and which of the dam turns was the last one before the top. But I made it. Shouldn't have done this on a Sunday, too much traffic, but life has been very busy. Took it easy on the way down, just sat up and coasted at 40 or so. I feel pretty good now on Monday morning. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
Also - Went on a decently longish test ride last night and I have determined that I am just an albatross bar man. I have to throw my preconceived notions of what a road bike looks like out the window and realize that I'm happier and more comfortable on Albatross bars. I don't really have a speed penalty either, as I am plenty fast enough on my albas, but may be *feel* as fast.. maybe I equate my discomfort with speed, because I used to ride bikes that were plenty fast yet uncomfortable. I just ordered these http://store.somafab.com/diacodchareb.htmlto try and give me that on the hoods position with the albas for when I really want to stretch out and go fast. I know it says 23.8mm clamp, but I'm figuring I can make it work with the albas. I'm also wondering if a 14cm stem, vs the 12cm I've got on on there would give me an even better balance of being able to get upright, while also being able to stretch out and get low(ish) into a headwind. Or maybe I just put the knobs on there and lower the stem a tad. Thanks for listening/reading! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Second Annual Birthday Ride
Nice report and Happy Soon-to-be Birthday! I must say, no longer living in Vermont, I do miss the Gap rides! Cheers! lyle On Monday, August 25, 2014, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: As I approach 70 (10/15) I am no longer looking for mountains to climb, neither in life nor on the bike. But once a year, I pull myself together, square off with a brute and conquer it. So yesterday, I did my now annual (two years in a row) ride up to Smugglers Notch. I took the Rambouillet but wasn’t sure it’s low double gearing (30/28) would be enough, but it was. When I got the Ram, (Sept of 2004 or 5) my first ride was an 80 mile trip to the top of the Appalachian Gap, a beast of a climb with a fair stretch of 22% grade at the top. I wanted to celebrate this year with the Ram, again. This climb goes up about 1700 feet in about 4 miles. The first mile climbs 400 feet, then there's a couple of miles of 1-2% grade before the last three miles, which gain about 1100 feet. I always stop at the entrance to Smugglers Notch Ski resort, which is just before the last three mile push, for a brief rest water and then I stop again about 1 1/2 mile later where it briefly flattens out. Take on air and water. But this time I had to stop about a half mile or so before the top to catch my breath, lower my heart rate, and rest my legs. I wondered if a 24/27 wouldn't have required that stop. That’s just before the final 12% up to the top. About this time I forgot two very important things. Why the hell I was doing this and which of the dam turns was the last one before the top. But I made it. Shouldn't have done this on a Sunday, too much traffic, but life has been very busy. Took it easy on the way down, just sat up and coasted at 40 or so. I feel pretty good now on Monday morning. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Second Annual Birthday Ride
Happy birthday, Michael! Awesome tradition, square off with a brute! I love it! 22% Yipes! With abandon, Patrick On Monday, August 25, 2014 6:01:46 AM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote: As I approach 70 (10/15) I am no longer looking for mountains to climb, neither in life nor on the bike. But once a year, I pull myself together, square off with a brute and conquer it. So yesterday, I did my now annual (two years in a row) ride up to Smugglers Notch. I took the Rambouillet but wasn’t sure it’s low double gearing (30/28) would be enough, but it was. When I got the Ram, (Sept of 2004 or 5) my first ride was an 80 mile trip to the top of the Appalachian Gap, a beast of a climb with a fair stretch of 22% grade at the top. I wanted to celebrate this year with the Ram, again. This climb goes up about 1700 feet in about 4 miles. The first mile climbs 400 feet, then there's a couple of miles of 1-2% grade before the last three miles, which gain about 1100 feet. I always stop at the entrance to Smugglers Notch Ski resort, which is just before the last three mile push, for a brief rest water and then I stop again about 1 1/2 mile later where it briefly flattens out. Take on air and water. But this time I had to stop about a half mile or so before the top to catch my breath, lower my heart rate, and rest my legs. I wondered if a 24/27 wouldn't have required that stop. That’s just before the final 12% up to the top. About this time I forgot two very important things. Why the hell I was doing this and which of the dam turns was the last one before the top. But I made it. Shouldn't have done this on a Sunday, too much traffic, but life has been very busy. Took it easy on the way down, just sat up and coasted at 40 or so. I feel pretty good now on Monday morning. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
Andrew, I haven't tried this but I am surprised that folks run anything other than the Cane Creek or the Bertoud setup. I run my Rohloff on a flat handlebar and takes quite a bit of twisting force to shift. If I had to take my hands off the bars, I'd probably be wobbling all over the place. Of course, my Rohloff bike is more of a trail bike which makes that problem worse. You can always try it and change it later. It looks like the stem-mounted setup won't cost you much if anything extra. Ginz -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
I have the CoMotion shifter that comes in 31.8mm to attach close to the stem (on 31.8 bars of course). I really like this one, its sturdy and offer a really good grip. Maybe useless if you're thinking of a bike with quil stem tho... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
Hi Avery I am happy to see another cockpit swapper! I swap handlebars very often. Noodle on Dirt Drop 8cm stem https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/14130158365/ Albatross on Nitto Technomic 10cm stem, with Dia Compe hand rests https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/8160613734/ Bullmoose, with Dia Compe hand rests https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/8626592972/ Bosco on Nitto Technomic 13cm stem, with Dia Compe hand rests https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/14771364047/ Like you, I think that drop bar looks best, and climbing is easiest with drop bar. Adding Dia Compe hand rests on other three types makes climbing much easier though. I think Boscos look best when on bikes with fatter tires. BOM by Brian https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff18.htm on Riv website looks awesome. On longer rides, Albas and Boscos are not as comfortable as I have expected. Not only my buttocks become sore, but also my hands become numb. It's somewhat surprising, since I have expected that being upright takes stresses away from my hands. I still like both of them because riding upright allows me to look at sceneries more. Also, descending not-so-bumpy roads is more fun with upright bars. Bullmoose is much comfortable than I assumed. I bought it for relatively short, rough-terrain rides. I haven't done really long rides with it, but I think I can do them. Takashi 2014年8月25日月曜日 4時44分58秒 UTC+9 Avery Wilson: Hello, my name is Avery and I'm a cockpit swapper.. I know there's many more just like me, so I'm just looking for camaraderie, justification, etc! I've tried Noodles with a 10cm stem, dirt drop stem, and now an 8cm stem, as well as albastache and albatross with varying stem lengths. I've never been happier than when I've had albatross bars with a 12cm stem on my 61cm Hilsen (see picture here https://www.flickr.com/photos/122008974@N05/15023102785/in/photostream/), but I swapped back to drops this afternoon because it just *seems right* for this bike to have drops. Am I vain? Am I living in my racer past? I can hold 18mph on flat land for 20+miles with a load in my bag while riding my albatross bars, so its not really extra speed I'm going for. I don't know what it is that keeps drawing me back to drops. Maybe its visual, or aesthetic? I'm just not sure. Comments from other serial cockpit swappers appreciated! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
Andrew, Some years ago I ran a Rohloff on my Hilsen and tried both the Hubbub (#2) and the bar-end for quill stem (#11). I preferred the bar-end method. I don't use the drops that much, so the quill was much closer to my hand. It's also less expensive and would be a good place to start since, as you point out it doesn't interfere with your experimentation with bars and brake levers. Another thing that the writer does not mention about the Hubbub is that it slips into the end of your bar and extends the length by several inches, so you really need to saw off a piece of your bar end. If you decide to go the Hubbub route, PM me and I'll see if I can still find my old one for you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
I remember seeing this setup on Flickr. Cruise through his photos to see the complete bike. https://www.flickr.com/photos/andychurch/7302139292/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Mark's Tool Bag (grid grey) - $25
For Sale - Mark's Tool Bag in grid gray, $25, includes shipping. - Jenny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: D2R2
i was there too. i did see some one pass me on a Roadeo! i rode the 100k on a non-Riv, but saw a bunch of Rivs along the way. a double top tubed Homer Hilsen, a Bleriot, and John on his Hillborne. it was a great time for sure. i rode the 40 mile on my Quickbeam last year and loved that too. On Monday, August 18, 2014 11:12:44 PM UTC-4, Kevin C wrote: I am wondering if there will be any other Rivendell riders at the D2R2 this coming Saturday in western MA? I will be riding the 180k course on my Roadeo. I have seen and briefly spoken with a few other Rivendell riders in the last couple of years, but was curious if there would be any this year. I know there are several route options and everyone rides at their own pace, but if anyone else is planning to be there, it would be fun to say hi and compare set ups at the start/ finish area. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
Avery, Your Hilsen looks great with either bar, just different. To help you with your racer past, maybe you should find a Roadeo for your drop bars, and leave the Albatross on your Hilsen. Don't worry, you won't have to sign up for Frame Swappers Anonymous. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Hi Jay, I've used a couple rear child seats on my Sam H without much trouble, and I do like the Yepp Maxi. Lifting my leg over the top tube did take getting used to, and I made the mistake once of forgetting about the child seat, trying to swing my leg over the saddle, kicking my kid in the head and almost crashing in the process. Not a mistake I'll make again! :) But really, other than remembering that I have to, lifting a leg over the top tube really isn't a big deal for me. I'd suggest finding someone to borrow a rear seat from locally and just try it out and see how it is for you. Luggage is the bigger problem: you probably can't use panniers or a saddlebag with a rear seat. I have a small front bag on my Sam for that very reason (Acorn mini rando bag, no longer in production I think). I found the useful lifespan of the rear seat to be limited too. My older kid outgrew the Copilot we were using at about 4, and my younger one is still going strong in the yepp maxi at 3, but it clearly won't last years and years. We also use a Weehoo (a recumbent-style trail-a-bike), which both kids love. The younger one started going in it around 2 1/2. She still doesn't particularly contribute much to pedaling yet, but it's great anyway. And it does allow panniers, and also has some built-in luggage. So that may be an option to consider too. There are also getting to be tons of family-specific cargo bikes -- I love our Workcycles FR8 -- but if you're not into the xtracycle you already have, that may be less exciting. It got to be much more compelling for us when trying to carry two kids on one bike, which sounds like it's not an issue for you. But it's really cool to be able to comfortably carry two kids to school with their backpacks and lunch and my work stuff and still have plenty of room for picking up groceries or whatever else. But definitely a transport bike: it's REALLY heavy, bolt upright, doesn't go fast. -- Eli Daniel Somerville, MA On Aug 23, 2014, at 3:04 PM, 'Jay B' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: howdy folks, We’ve been super happy with the Bobike Mini front child carrier for toting around our nearly 2 year old for the last year. Combined with a large rear saddlesack and front basket on the Bleriot, Betty, or Quickbeam, we’ve got our daily urban transport needs just about covered (we just moved to Houston, and while it’s not nearly as bike-friendly as Denver, it’s proved surprisingly bike-able for our needs). Our little guy is approaching the 33 lb suggested weight limit for the Bobike, but more concerning to me is that his shoulders are now several inches above the top of the backrest of the carrier and the shoulder straps tend to work their way off his shoulders. So, I’ve been pondering our next step. I’ve considered getting a Yepp Maxi (or similar rear child carrier), and while it would work great with my wife’s Betty, I think I might get tired of throwing my leg over my already high (for me) top tubes. And I would have a hard time giving up my much used and loved large rear saddlesack. I’ve considered getting a Cheviot and setting it up similar to RBW employee Keven’s that was spotlighted on the Blug, especially if I could fit Big Bens and fenders on it (I’ve yet to reach out to Keven to see how that setup is going). I have an Xtracycle that would also work with the Yepp Maxi, but I was really hoping to let that bike go as we really don’t use it often enough. I feel I have reached the useful limit of my theoretical ponderings on the matter and could really use some real world feedback from those of you with experience. All shared knowledge and lessons learned are much appreciated! thanks, Jay B. Houston, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
It seems like you're busy filling a gap between now and the not too distant future when your small person can be trusted to sit on his own in some fashion. Perhaps one of the trailers like a Burley or a Weehoo? I can't imagine why you'd get rid of the Xtracycle. Kids on cargo bikes make an ideal situation. By the time he's three, it wil be your best solution. I'd not be surprised if you could accessorize it in a way to make it work well now. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
Andrew, I have a custom stem that has a clamp on the underside of the stem extension, essentially like the Thorn 55mm accessory bar and the Rodriguez Doohickey. It is a clamp brazed to the underside of the extension and is mtb bar diameter. I have a scrap piece of mtb bar and the stock Rohloff shifter is on the right and my bike computer is on the left of the stem. It works just fine for road riding, riding single track it is a little more awkward then having it right by the brake. Especially if you are riding slowly over roots and tricky terrain and need to shift really often to keep up with the less fearless riders. My handle bar is a 31.8 Salsa Cowbell with Cane Creek road brake levers. It is a comfortable setup. I like the Rohloff, even if it is on the heavy side, the shifting is sublime, smooth, either static or pedaling. I'm happy with my setup. David On Aug 24, 2014, at 8:24 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: I'm purt near serious about making up a new frame with a Rohloff IGH. Looking at the myriad ways of mounting the shifter, I'm drawn to putting it on the quill stem, like shown here, #11, on someone's Atlantis: http://cyclingabout.com/index.php/2011/11/rohloff-hubs-with-drop-handlebars/ This seems reasonable, and leaves me free to experiment with bars and brake levers. Anyone done this and liked it over the long haul? - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Toddlers, Kids, Urban Transport, and your Riv
Hi Everyone: Some nice kid-hauling set ups! I have my Hunqapillar set up for kid hauling (2-yo and 4-yo). Yepp Mini front seat (which I highly recommend) on albatross hbars; Burley Piccolo trail-a-bike (has its own dedicated rear rack). I also have a Burley D'Lite trailer. (I'm also an h-bar swapper... but that's a different thread.) I skipped the rear bike seat (I would have chosen the Yepp Maxi) and jumped to the trail-a-bike. (Note: I had and have a 2-child trailer already in the shed. Having it made it easier for me to forgo the rear bike seat, as I could use the 2-child trailer if/when necessary.) My son was ready for the trail-a-bike at ~3.5 yo. I could trust him to hold on and communicate, though I was extra cautious and kept an eye on him with the Riv-German mirror. I've heard of children getting sleepy while on trail-a-bikes, so I haven't taken him on long excursions on it. Initially, the saddle height couldn't be lowered enough for him to pedal, so I zipped tied the crank to the chain stay to create a platform for him to stand. I take him to school on the trail-a-bike. Of course, it's compatible with the front Yepp Mini, which I sometimes have my 2-yo. You'll have to give up your Saddlesack when using the Piccolo, but no big deal. It goes on/off quite easily. If necessary, you can attach certain panniers to the Piccolo rack while pulling the trail-a-bike. I picked up the HAR/HAB for family picnics. (Works great.) Some pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/13999203980/in/set-72157643709359733 https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14374522134/ And the family on the virtual Enmoot: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14665658393/in/set-72157643709359733 2-child trailer: It's nice for hauling kids and toys to the park or around places. I prefer having them on the Yepp or Piccolo, but it's convenient and stable. I'm not sure how much longer my 4yo will be able to fit into it with his sister. https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/14235538308/ On Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:04:28 PM UTC-4, Jay B wrote: howdy folks, We’ve been super happy with the Bobike Mini front child carrier for toting around our nearly 2 year old for the last year. Combined with a large rear saddlesack and front basket on the Bleriot, Betty, or Quickbeam, we’ve got our daily urban transport needs just about covered (we just moved to Houston, and while it’s not nearly as bike-friendly as Denver, it’s proved surprisingly bike-able for our needs). Our little guy is approaching the 33 lb suggested weight limit for the Bobike, but more concerning to me is that his shoulders are now several inches above the top of the backrest of the carrier and the shoulder straps tend to work their way off his shoulders. So, I’ve been pondering our next step. I’ve considered getting a Yepp Maxi (or similar rear child carrier), and while it would work great with my wife’s Betty, I think I might get tired of throwing my leg over my already high (for me) top tubes. And I would have a hard time giving up my much used and loved large rear saddlesack. I’ve considered getting a Cheviot and setting it up similar to RBW employee Keven’s that was spotlighted on the Blug, especially if I could fit Big Bens and fenders on it (I’ve yet to reach out to Keven to see how that setup is going). I have an Xtracycle that would also work with the Yepp Maxi, but I was really hoping to let that bike go as we really don’t use it often enough. I feel I have reached the useful limit of my theoretical ponderings on the matter and could really use some real world feedback from those of you with experience. All shared knowledge and lessons learned are much appreciated! thanks, Jay B. Houston, TX -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Second Annual Birthday Ride
Michael: That is indeed a brute of a climb... Did you approach from Jeffersonville or Stowe? I still recall riding over the Notch back in college (all loaded up)... Tough climb from Jeffersonville, but was glad to be riding DOWN the Stowe side. Nice job... Take the day off !!! Peace, BB On Monday, August 25, 2014 8:01:46 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: As I approach 70 (10/15) I am no longer looking for mountains to climb, neither in life nor on the bike. But once a year, I pull myself together, square off with a brute and conquer it. So yesterday, I did my now annual (two years in a row) ride up to Smugglers Notch. I took the Rambouillet but wasn’t sure it’s low double gearing (30/28) would be enough, but it was. When I got the Ram, (Sept of 2004 or 5) my first ride was an 80 mile trip to the top of the Appalachian Gap, a beast of a climb with a fair stretch of 22% grade at the top. I wanted to celebrate this year with the Ram, again. This climb goes up about 1700 feet in about 4 miles. The first mile climbs 400 feet, then there's a couple of miles of 1-2% grade before the last three miles, which gain about 1100 feet. I always stop at the entrance to Smugglers Notch Ski resort, which is just before the last three mile push, for a brief rest water and then I stop again about 1 1/2 mile later where it briefly flattens out. Take on air and water. But this time I had to stop about a half mile or so before the top to catch my breath, lower my heart rate, and rest my legs. I wondered if a 24/27 wouldn't have required that stop. That’s just before the final 12% up to the top. About this time I forgot two very important things. Why the hell I was doing this and which of the dam turns was the last one before the top. But I made it. Shouldn't have done this on a Sunday, too much traffic, but life has been very busy. Took it easy on the way down, just sat up and coasted at 40 or so. I feel pretty good now on Monday morning. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: D2R2
i was there on my Heron Wayfarer and rode the 100k. it was a last minute decision as i acquired a free registration from someone who couldnt make it The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar #40;Don#39;t Eat This!#41; http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/53fb5c624555e5c620eb6st02duc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
I met someone on a 100k riding a Simpleone with the Berthoud setup, it was gorgeous and he was happy with the functionality. On Aug 24, 2014 10:24 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote: I'm purt near serious about making up a new frame with a Rohloff IGH. Looking at the myriad ways of mounting the shifter, I'm drawn to putting it on the quill stem, like shown here, #11, on someone's Atlantis: http://cyclingabout.com/index.php/2011/11/rohloff-hubs-with-drop-handlebars/ This seems reasonable, and leaves me free to experiment with bars and brake levers. Anyone done this and liked it over the long haul? - Andrew, Berkeley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Second Annual Birthday Ride
obviously on and off, but I have been riding with my best riding buddy since 6th grade. We've also celebrated birthdays together since college - Aug 22/23, and looks like Michael's b/d is pretty close. We had an easy ride Saturday, though, because he was keeping his CK down for a blood baseline test coming up this week. He did give me a sixpack of Ballast Point Sculpin, which was a thoughtful present. On Monday, August 25, 2014 10:52:43 AM UTC-5, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Michael: That is indeed a brute of a climb... Did you approach from Jeffersonville or Stowe? I still recall riding over the Notch back in college (all loaded up)... Tough climb from Jeffersonville, but was glad to be riding DOWN the Stowe side. Nice job... Take the day off !!! Peace, BB On Monday, August 25, 2014 8:01:46 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: As I approach 70 (10/15) I am no longer looking for mountains to climb, neither in life nor on the bike. But once a year, I pull myself together, square off with a brute and conquer it. So yesterday, I did my now annual (two years in a row) ride up to Smugglers Notch. I took the Rambouillet but wasn’t sure it’s low double gearing (30/28) would be enough, but it was. When I got the Ram, (Sept of 2004 or 5) my first ride was an 80 mile trip to the top of the Appalachian Gap, a beast of a climb with a fair stretch of 22% grade at the top. I wanted to celebrate this year with the Ram, again. This climb goes up about 1700 feet in about 4 miles. The first mile climbs 400 feet, then there's a couple of miles of 1-2% grade before the last three miles, which gain about 1100 feet. I always stop at the entrance to Smugglers Notch Ski resort, which is just before the last three mile push, for a brief rest water and then I stop again about 1 1/2 mile later where it briefly flattens out. Take on air and water. But this time I had to stop about a half mile or so before the top to catch my breath, lower my heart rate, and rest my legs. I wondered if a 24/27 wouldn't have required that stop. That’s just before the final 12% up to the top. About this time I forgot two very important things. Why the hell I was doing this and which of the dam turns was the last one before the top. But I made it. Shouldn't have done this on a Sunday, too much traffic, but life has been very busy. Took it easy on the way down, just sat up and coasted at 40 or so. I feel pretty good now on Monday morning. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shifting a Rohloff from the stem
Correction: Co Motion - not Cane Creek On Monday, August 25, 2014 9:31:24 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote: Andrew, I haven't tried this but I am surprised that folks run anything other than the Cane Creek or the Bertoud setup. I run my Rohloff on a flat handlebar and takes quite a bit of twisting force to shift. If I had to take my hands off the bars, I'd probably be wobbling all over the place. Of course, my Rohloff bike is more of a trail bike which makes that problem worse. You can always try it and change it later. It looks like the stem-mounted setup won't cost you much if anything extra. Ginz -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Nitto Dirt Drop Stem 8cm ext. - 26mm Clamp.
Selling one Nitto Dirt Drop stem. Extension is 8cm and the clamp is 26mm. It is in super condition. Price is $55 shipped. Offers welcome, but a denial may happen. Please let me know if you want a picture at a different angle. Send me a message off list. I live in Oklahoma City for a face to face. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Padded cycling undies vs. cycling shorts...easier leg movement?
Since going to Selle Anatomica saddles, I have generally not needed any padding. When I was using it, padded briefs by Zoic were excellent. I came by a couple which were inside baggy shorts, but removable, so they can be used under anything desired.I see that they now sell JUST the pad. http://www.zoic.com/mensmtbshorts# On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 11:38 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: Some of you Rivriders jettison the idea of cycling shorts, but I know some of you wear padded shorts. I was wondering: *1. Do the padded undies move easier with your leg movements?* I like a padded short for long rides, but want to to avoid the harsh elasticy resistance of the cycling short. Seems like my wool, and also lycra-type cycling shorts tend to have a snap-back type of resistance that gets worse as they inexorably age/shrink. Was hoping plain padded shorts are a lighter, easier moving feel. I could wear them under MUSA shorts or my cheapy 6$ sweat shorts. *2. Does the pad and short legs stay in place well on the undies, or do the shift and ride up on you?* Thanks for any info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
Avery, I swapped around a fair bit till I found handlebar paradise with the Albastaches. Albatross, Bosco, Moustache, and noodles. Sounds like you may have found the cure with the Albatross! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] WTB: Drivetrain components; FS: Nitto M-14 and Big Rear Rack
Building up a 56cm Atlantis frameset (thanks, Eric!), I've now discovered that neither of the rear derailers I own are going to work. So, I'm looking for a long cage RD and a suitable FD (for a 44/36/26 triple), and some Silver downtube shifters. A 113mm bottom bracket is on the wishlist, as well. If you have any or all of these languishing in your parts bin, and you're interested in selling, please let me know. I also have a couple racks for sale: A M-14, like new, mounted once (it didn't work out) on a 54cm Hunqapillar: $80 shipped CONUS A Nitto Big Rear Rack, the previous style with the taller tombstone, with an unopened bag of installation hardware. Excellent condition: $160 shipped CONUS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Drivetrain components; FS: Nitto M-14 and Big Rear Rack
I have a 113 BB...linked here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/am-s/14183446620/. Your choice, $10 + shipping from Connecticut. On Monday, August 25, 2014 1:53:02 PM UTC-4, shawn m. wrote: Building up a 56cm Atlantis frameset (thanks, Eric!), I've now discovered that neither of the rear derailers I own are going to work. So, I'm looking for a long cage RD and a suitable FD (for a 44/36/26 triple), and some Silver downtube shifters. A 113mm bottom bracket is on the wishlist, as well. If you have any or all of these languishing in your parts bin, and you're interested in selling, please let me know. I also have a couple racks for sale: A M-14, like new, mounted once (it didn't work out) on a 54cm Hunqapillar: $80 shipped CONUS A Nitto Big Rear Rack, the previous style with the taller tombstone, with an unopened bag of installation hardware. Excellent condition: $160 shipped CONUS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
Another h-bar swapper here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stakx/sets/72157644332271299/ - 48cm Noodles on 10cm Nitto Lugged Stem - Albatross on 12cm Tallux Stem - Moustache (classic) on 7cm Technomic Stem - Bullmoose (not Bosco) I have them set up for my Hunqapillar with DaVinci derailler cable splitters. They each have their own brake straddle hanger (F+R) and cable stops. I have one set of bar-end shifters to swap between the Noodles and Moustache; and one set of thumbies to swap between Albatross and Bullmoose. If one-h-bar ruled them all, it would be the Noodles. I like the looks (drop-bar mountain bikes look great IMHO), the number and variety of hand positions is welcome on short and long rides. Having them on a threaded steerer is an added bonus. If I'm feeling a little off, I can easily raise it a few cms for a more comfortable position. (I usually run them with tops ~saddle height, and I use the drops+hooks/ramps/hoods ~40/40/20.) I have the albas for running my Yepp Mini front child seat. I like the albas, but I don't love them. I'd like a bit more racy position, and I think my bike might be sized a little too small for me with these bars. The moustache is comfy and looks great. There's terrific control for single track. Two disadv/dislikes-- I like a drop position when the headwinds are strong, and it interferes with the basket/shopsack I have on front rack. Bullmoose is a beautiful bar with terrific control. It is comfortable for my short 6-mile commute. It's a bit too wide for navigating the traffic, though. These are limited to short distance rides or off-road trails. I'll put them on for friends who would otherwise be intimidated by Noodles/Moustache. My SO really likes these bars. RE: Surly-- to provide my experience to Steve P.'s question: I have a Crosscheck, and my experience is similar to Avery's. The Hunqapillar, despite being much heavier (by lifting it, I haven't weighed it on a scale), is significantly faster. It feels like it wants to go, whereas I feel like I'm riding into a perpetual headwind on the CC. (CC w/JB Greens; Hunqapillar w/Big Bens. Hunqapillar w/Compass 26x1.75 is noticeably faster.) As Patrick M. has written, the Riv has a unique turn-in feel that's confidence inspiring. It's responsive but not twitchy. By contrast, the CC has lots of flop. shoji On Monday, August 25, 2014 11:20:57 AM UTC-4, Takashi wrote: Hi Avery I am happy to see another cockpit swapper! I swap handlebars very often. Noodle on Dirt Drop 8cm stem https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/14130158365/ Albatross on Nitto Technomic 10cm stem, with Dia Compe hand rests https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/8160613734/ Bullmoose, with Dia Compe hand rests https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/8626592972/ Bosco on Nitto Technomic 13cm stem, with Dia Compe hand rests https://www.flickr.com/photos/77318553@N08/14771364047/ Like you, I think that drop bar looks best, and climbing is easiest with drop bar. Adding Dia Compe hand rests on other three types makes climbing much easier though. I think Boscos look best when on bikes with fatter tires. BOM by Brian https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/staff18.htm on Riv website looks awesome. On longer rides, Albas and Boscos are not as comfortable as I have expected. Not only my buttocks become sore, but also my hands become numb. It's somewhat surprising, since I have expected that being upright takes stresses away from my hands. I still like both of them because riding upright allows me to look at sceneries more. Also, descending not-so-bumpy roads is more fun with upright bars. Bullmoose is much comfortable than I assumed. I bought it for relatively short, rough-terrain rides. I haven't done really long rides with it, but I think I can do them. Takashi 2014年8月25日月曜日 4時44分58秒 UTC+9 Avery Wilson: Hello, my name is Avery and I'm a cockpit swapper.. I know there's many more just like me, so I'm just looking for camaraderie, justification, etc! I've tried Noodles with a 10cm stem, dirt drop stem, and now an 8cm stem, as well as albastache and albatross with varying stem lengths. I've never been happier than when I've had albatross bars with a 12cm stem on my 61cm Hilsen (see picture here https://www.flickr.com/photos/122008974@N05/15023102785/in/photostream/), but I swapped back to drops this afternoon because it just *seems right* for this bike to have drops. Am I vain? Am I living in my racer past? I can hold 18mph on flat land for 20+miles with a load in my bag while riding my albatross bars, so its not really extra speed I'm going for. I don't know what it is that keeps drawing me back to drops. Maybe its visual, or aesthetic? I'm just not sure. Comments from other serial cockpit swappers appreciated! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To
[RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
I have the albas for running my Yepp Mini front child seat. I like the albas, but I don't love them. I'd like a bit more racy position, and* I think my bike might be sized a little too small for me with these bars.* I think this might be my experience as well, as evidenced by my musings over whether a 14cm stem and the forward knob addition would make my Albatross bars a better fit. I am right on the border (88pbh) between a 61 and a 63 AHH, and when a 61 in black/cream came up used here on the list, I jumped on it. I don't think my bike is too small overall - I don't think I could comfortably run drop bars on a 63 Hilsen, as I've already only got an 8cm Tallux on there to make it work, but if I wanted to run Albas full time, I might think about trading my 61 out for a 63. Any takers? :) I'm going to put those dia-compe knobs in the most forward position on the hooks of the albas and see if that way I can achieve handlebar nirvana - forward when I want it, but with a nice retreat to the grips when I want to sit up and look around. FWIW, I did 70 miles with albas last weekend and was not at all dissatisfied.. I'm just always looking to tinker and see if there just might be something even better out there! (Is this evidence of my addiction to cockpit swapping?) Avery -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
I think the albastaches and the hilsen were made for each other. I have discovered that by running them flatter than I think appropriate, it relieves a lot of the wrist pain I get from hyperextending my wrists. Part of this is because I often set my handlebars while standing on the floor over my bike, which is not at all the angle I get if I'm in the saddle. So, flatter they go. cc On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 12:23 PM, Avery Wilson avewil...@gmail.com wrote: I have the albas for running my Yepp Mini front child seat. I like the albas, but I don't love them. I'd like a bit more racy position, and* I think my bike might be sized a little too small for me with these bars.* I think this might be my experience as well, as evidenced by my musings over whether a 14cm stem and the forward knob addition would make my Albatross bars a better fit. I am right on the border (88pbh) between a 61 and a 63 AHH, and when a 61 in black/cream came up used here on the list, I jumped on it. I don't think my bike is too small overall - I don't think I could comfortably run drop bars on a 63 Hilsen, as I've already only got an 8cm Tallux on there to make it work, but if I wanted to run Albas full time, I might think about trading my 61 out for a 63. Any takers? :) I'm going to put those dia-compe knobs in the most forward position on the hooks of the albas and see if that way I can achieve handlebar nirvana - forward when I want it, but with a nice retreat to the grips when I want to sit up and look around. FWIW, I did 70 miles with albas last weekend and was not at all dissatisfied.. I'm just always looking to tinker and see if there just might be something even better out there! (Is this evidence of my addiction to cockpit swapping?) Avery -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: Silver Shifters Barends (Shimano pods) $60 shipped
After visiting my family out in Seattle, I completely forgot that I had ordered and had sent out there some shifters for my 650b that lives at my folks' place. Well, turns out after a couple rides, that I prefer the existing downtube shifters on the bike. So, for sale: Silver Barend Shifters These started their life as dt shifters, and were converted to barends with Shimano pods. Very nice condition, minimal wear, c. $60 shipped conUS. Paypal Personal payments please. If Personal doesn't work, then please cover PP fees. Or pickup in Chicago for a shipping discount. Thanks, David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] FS: Ibex Woolies Boxer Brief - M
i cant pick up email addresses from my ipad i will try the other computer and you might send me an email so i have the correct address for paypal thanks bo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rise of the Halo Bicycle
my wife said I was all the dishing tool we'll ever need... soap on, soap off... On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Chris Chen cc...@nougat.org wrote: And then there's this: http://www.efficientvelo.com/product/trigger-wheel-dishing-tool/ Hey you always wanted a dishing tool made from columbus tubing, right? It's actually a joy to use (I don't own one), but man On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 11:48 AM, KB bicycle1...@gmail.com wrote: Now it isn't just Halo Bikes. Now there are Halo Pumps! The new Silca Super Pista Ultimate isn't even a pump -- it's an Inflation Tool and sells for $445. Holy Cow! http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-ultimate-inflation-tool.html Kyle Brooks Akron, OH On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 2:25 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: 370k for an LFA is a screaming deal. Just dip into your spare money, haha. On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Steven Frederick stl...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Certainly at least any that wasn't hand made with equal care! On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 7:28 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: But the idea that a carbon frame -- anybody's carbon frame -- could be worth twice the price of a Peter Weigle frame is both absurd and obscene. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/EE36_mC5y5M/unsubscribe . To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Swappin' wheelsets question...
I was thinking of doing this also because the rear wheel on my Riv has developed a bit of a wobble. So throw on the rear wheel from the Soma until I get a chance to true up the Riv wheel. Both casettes are less than three months old and both chains probably have less than 750 miles on them. Both using Shimano MTB hubs. I think it will work fine. I'll test my theory after work if I don't chicken out due to the heat. (Forecast high according to the Google Now app on my Android is 106F). On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 8:42 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: My two Rivs have GB and Velocity sets. Both bikes are 8-speed with the same chains on 'em. Is there anything wrong with swappin' wheelsets between the bikes just for fun. I guess not. But as an un-mechanic am not sure if there is some hidden thing I am not aware of. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Just Ride More (or maybe less)
I've been missing my rides as my bikes didn't get back from vacation until a week after I did due to me leaving my car out there and flying back. I did bike commute on my old Nishiki a couple of times but it's not the same as riding my nicer bikes. That dang old Nishiki doesn't even have braze ons for water bottles. It's Camelback or nothing. Usually I choose nothing because I'm not going far. It's got me thinking of converting my 90s MTB to 650B so I can at least take along my water bottles. It was a bit nerve wracking to know my bikes were in the care of others but anyway, they made it home safe and sound on Saturday evening.n Unfortunately had plans all day on Sunday so was not able to ride. :( On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 7:25 AM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: As I wrote the subject line of this post it occurred to me that this list includes folks who are into rondenee riding and certainly don't need to be encouraged to ride more, and may even be happier riding less, but this is a post about riding more... often. Here in Vt. we have just emerged from an extensive period of cool, rainy, funky weather (sorry to have to share that with Ca., you in the SW) and I haven't been riding much. (Also volunteered to refinish 2000 sq ft of hardwood floors in the church and that has kept me pretty busy, and sore.) But yesterday Pat and I drove to S.Alburgh (in the middle of Lake Champlain) and circumnavigated IsleLaMotte twice, once in each direction. The weather was gorgeous, sunny, calm and in the high 70's. The ride was just 28miles of quiet roads.. We stopped once at a beach and again for a roast beef panini. On the way home we got an apple cider slushy. I slept well last night and woke up in the best frame of mind I have experienced in quite awhile. I feel better and life is better when I ride my bike. Michael You are the universe becoming aware of itself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: WTB: Drivetrain components; FS: Nitto M-14 and Big Rear Rack
The M-14 has been sold. Thanks, everybody. On Monday, August 25, 2014 10:53:02 AM UTC-7, shawn m. wrote: Building up a 56cm Atlantis frameset (thanks, Eric!), I've now discovered that neither of the rear derailers I own are going to work. So, I'm looking for a long cage RD and a suitable FD (for a 44/36/26 triple), and some Silver downtube shifters. A 113mm bottom bracket is on the wishlist, as well. If you have any or all of these languishing in your parts bin, and you're interested in selling, please let me know. I also have a couple racks for sale: A M-14, like new, mounted once (it didn't work out) on a 54cm Hunqapillar: $80 shipped CONUS A Nitto Big Rear Rack, the previous style with the taller tombstone, with an unopened bag of installation hardware. Excellent condition: $160 shipped CONUS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
Chris - I actually tried albastache on a 8cm dirt drop stem, but they just didn't do it for me. The returns for upright relief, while longer than the original moustache bars, didn't seem nearly long enough. Its like I'd almost rather them not even be there, which in that case, I'd rather just ride drops :) I'm wondering if the albatross bars with those hand rests in the most forward position would combine the best of both worlds of albastache and albatross for me. Or maybe I commit to riding drops for a couple months, and see how I feel about them after that. Do any of you guys give yourselves a required minimum saddle time with a certain bar before writing it off? Avery -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Just Ride More (or maybe less)
I agree, Michael, that my frame of mind is tons better after a ride. I always have the best intentions to ride the ~35 hilly miles into the office once per week, but this summer I've done a crap job of it. I did manage to do it last Friday and it put me in a great mood. Looking for a similar bump, I went to the gym at lunch today. I'm glad I went and all, but going for a ride is a hundred times better. On Sunday, August 24, 2014 5:25:08 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: As I wrote the subject line of this post it occurred to me that this list includes folks who are into rondenee riding and certainly don't need to be encouraged to ride more, and may even be happier riding less, but this is a post about riding more... often. Here in Vt. we have just emerged from an extensive period of cool, rainy, funky weather (sorry to have to share that with Ca., you in the SW) and I haven't been riding much. (Also volunteered to refinish 2000 sq ft of hardwood floors in the church and that has kept me pretty busy, and sore.) But yesterday Pat and I drove to S.Alburgh (in the middle of Lake Champlain) and circumnavigated IsleLaMotte twice, once in each direction. The weather was gorgeous, sunny, calm and in the high 70's. The ride was just 28miles of quiet roads.. We stopped once at a beach and again for a roast beef panini. On the way home we got an apple cider slushy. I slept well last night and woke up in the best frame of mind I have experienced in quite awhile. I feel better and life is better when I ride my bike. Michael You are the universe becoming aware of itself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
I think the Alba setup looked very nice, and I think that everybody should have at least one Albatross bike and at least one drop bar bike. Butthat particular drop bar setup looks wrong to me. The brakelevers are rolled too far down the drops and the bars are rotated way too far back up to compensate. The ramps and the brakelever should make one continuous flat place (as best as possible). You've got the ramps bumping up and then still have to reach over the hump to get at your brakelevers. It makes my hands and wrists hurt just looking at it. If you want to give drop bars an extended chance, I'd recommend starting over copying the Mark video for the bar/stem/levers setup. Go without handlebar tape for a while if necessary. Do everything in your power to keep that Black and While Hilsen! It's a STUNNER. On Monday, August 25, 2014 1:31:59 PM UTC-7, Avery Wilson wrote: Chris - I actually tried albastache on a 8cm dirt drop stem, but they just didn't do it for me. The returns for upright relief, while longer than the original moustache bars, didn't seem nearly long enough. Its like I'd almost rather them not even be there, which in that case, I'd rather just ride drops :) I'm wondering if the albatross bars with those hand rests in the most forward position would combine the best of both worlds of albastache and albatross for me. Or maybe I commit to riding drops for a couple months, and see how I feel about them after that. Do any of you guys give yourselves a required minimum saddle time with a certain bar before writing it off? Avery -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Second Annual Birthday Ride
The Stowe side rises more gradually then gets over the top brutal the last kilometer. I live on the Jeffersonville side, so that's what I usually ride. michael On Monday, August 25, 2014 11:52:43 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: Michael: That is indeed a brute of a climb... Did you approach from Jeffersonville or Stowe? I still recall riding over the Notch back in college (all loaded up)... Tough climb from Jeffersonville, but was glad to be riding DOWN the Stowe side. Nice job... Take the day off !!! Peace, BB On Monday, August 25, 2014 8:01:46 AM UTC-4, Michael Hechmer wrote: As I approach 70 (10/15) I am no longer looking for mountains to climb, neither in life nor on the bike. But once a year, I pull myself together, square off with a brute and conquer it. So yesterday, I did my now annual (two years in a row) ride up to Smugglers Notch. I took the Rambouillet but wasn’t sure it’s low double gearing (30/28) would be enough, but it was. When I got the Ram, (Sept of 2004 or 5) my first ride was an 80 mile trip to the top of the Appalachian Gap, a beast of a climb with a fair stretch of 22% grade at the top. I wanted to celebrate this year with the Ram, again. This climb goes up about 1700 feet in about 4 miles. The first mile climbs 400 feet, then there's a couple of miles of 1-2% grade before the last three miles, which gain about 1100 feet. I always stop at the entrance to Smugglers Notch Ski resort, which is just before the last three mile push, for a brief rest water and then I stop again about 1 1/2 mile later where it briefly flattens out. Take on air and water. But this time I had to stop about a half mile or so before the top to catch my breath, lower my heart rate, and rest my legs. I wondered if a 24/27 wouldn't have required that stop. That’s just before the final 12% up to the top. About this time I forgot two very important things. Why the hell I was doing this and which of the dam turns was the last one before the top. But I made it. Shouldn't have done this on a Sunday, too much traffic, but life has been very busy. Took it easy on the way down, just sat up and coasted at 40 or so. I feel pretty good now on Monday morning. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Padded cycling undies vs. cycling shorts...easier leg movement?
+ 1 for no padding. I find that if my shorts, inner, and shorts, street, outer, are cut full enough -- deep in crotch and high in waist, full in thigh -- and ditto for the underlying boxers, I don't even think about padding (for up to 30 miles, anyway). Of course, slightly too tight and high within or without makes a big negative difference. Original Flites on all bikes, properly set up; 2/4 bikes fixed. I personally hate the feel of lycra shorts and thick pads and haven't used padding for years, but back when I did I would often wear them under street shorts; this would obviate the concerns you raise in your questions. Patrick have 2 pair Kucharik wool shorts, with real chamois, *just in case -- *sort of a fleet in being as opposed to fleet in action kind of thing** Moore On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: Since going to Selle Anatomica saddles, I have generally not needed any padding. When I was using it, padded briefs by Zoic were excellent. I came by a couple which were inside baggy shorts, but removable, so they can be used under anything desired.I see that they now sell JUST the pad. http://www.zoic.com/mensmtbshorts# -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * * Where you come from is gone, where you thought you were going to never was there, and where you are is no good unless you can get away from it. Where is there a place for you to be? No place.* * Nothing outside you can give you any place, he said. You needn't to look at the sky because it's not going to open up and show no place behind it. You needn't to search for any hole in the ground to look through into somewhere else. You can't go neither forwards nor backwards into your daddy's time nor your children's if you have them. In yourself right now is all the place you've got. If there was any Fall, look there, if there was any Redemption, look there, and if you expect any Judgment, look there, because they all three will have to be in your time and your body and where in your time and your body can they be?* * Where in your time and your body has Jesus redeemed you? he cried. Show me where because I don't see the place. If there was a place where Jesus had redeemed you that would be the place for you to be, but which of you can find it?” -- *Flannery O'Connor,* Wise Blood * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] In case y'all haven't seen it ....
I know most of you are far to earnest to read BSNYC, but if you did, you'd see this add and, if you clicked on it, you'd find a joke and free shipping over $40. I wish I'd noticed it a week ago when I ordered a set of Silver Shifters. [image: Inline image 1] -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * * Where you come from is gone, where you thought you were going to never was there, and where you are is no good unless you can get away from it. Where is there a place for you to be? No place.* * Nothing outside you can give you any place, he said. You needn't to look at the sky because it's not going to open up and show no place behind it. You needn't to search for any hole in the ground to look through into somewhere else. You can't go neither forwards nor backwards into your daddy's time nor your children's if you have them. In yourself right now is all the place you've got. If there was any Fall, look there, if there was any Redemption, look there, and if you expect any Judgment, look there, because they all three will have to be in your time and your body and where in your time and your body can they be?* * Where in your time and your body has Jesus redeemed you? he cried. Show me where because I don't see the place. If there was a place where Jesus had redeemed you that would be the place for you to be, but which of you can find it?” -- *Flannery O'Connor,* Wise Blood * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: In case y'all haven't seen it ....
too and ad. I'm not uneducated, OK? On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: I know most of you are far to earnest to read BSNYC, but if you did, you'd see this add and, if you clicked on it, you'd find a joke and free shipping over $40. I wish I'd noticed it a week ago when I ordered a set of Silver Shifters. [image: Inline image 1] -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * * Where you come from is gone, where you thought you were going to never was there, and where you are is no good unless you can get away from it. Where is there a place for you to be? No place.* * Nothing outside you can give you any place, he said. You needn't to look at the sky because it's not going to open up and show no place behind it. You needn't to search for any hole in the ground to look through into somewhere else. You can't go neither forwards nor backwards into your daddy's time nor your children's if you have them. In yourself right now is all the place you've got. If there was any Fall, look there, if there was any Redemption, look there, and if you expect any Judgment, look there, because they all three will have to be in your time and your body and where in your time and your body can they be?* * Where in your time and your body has Jesus redeemed you? he cried. Show me where because I don't see the place. If there was a place where Jesus had redeemed you that would be the place for you to be, but which of you can find it?” -- *Flannery O'Connor,* Wise Blood * -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * * Where you come from is gone, where you thought you were going to never was there, and where you are is no good unless you can get away from it. Where is there a place for you to be? No place.* * Nothing outside you can give you any place, he said. You needn't to look at the sky because it's not going to open up and show no place behind it. You needn't to search for any hole in the ground to look through into somewhere else. You can't go neither forwards nor backwards into your daddy's time nor your children's if you have them. In yourself right now is all the place you've got. If there was any Fall, look there, if there was any Redemption, look there, and if you expect any Judgment, look there, because they all three will have to be in your time and your body and where in your time and your body can they be?* * Where in your time and your body has Jesus redeemed you? he cried. Show me where because I don't see the place. If there was a place where Jesus had redeemed you that would be the place for you to be, but which of you can find it?” -- *Flannery O'Connor,* Wise Blood * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: In case y'all haven't seen it ....
Ah-hm. In the Queen's English, that would be: I're taint no unedumicated never, OhKay? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, August 25, 2014 4:17:31 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: too and ad. I'm not uneducated, OK? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Second Annual Birthday Ride
Cycling up a 22% grade at any age, regardless of gearing, is an accomplishment. Congratulations for celebrating your birthday in this way. dougP On Monday, August 25, 2014 5:01:46 AM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: As I approach 70 (10/15) I am no longer looking for mountains to climb, neither in life nor on the bike. But once a year, I pull myself together, square off with a brute and conquer it. So yesterday, I did my now annual (two years in a row) ride up to Smugglers Notch. I took the Rambouillet but wasn’t sure it’s low double gearing (30/28) would be enough, but it was. When I got the Ram, (Sept of 2004 or 5) my first ride was an 80 mile trip to the top of the Appalachian Gap, a beast of a climb with a fair stretch of 22% grade at the top. I wanted to celebrate this year with the Ram, again. This climb goes up about 1700 feet in about 4 miles. The first mile climbs 400 feet, then there's a couple of miles of 1-2% grade before the last three miles, which gain about 1100 feet. I always stop at the entrance to Smugglers Notch Ski resort, which is just before the last three mile push, for a brief rest water and then I stop again about 1 1/2 mile later where it briefly flattens out. Take on air and water. But this time I had to stop about a half mile or so before the top to catch my breath, lower my heart rate, and rest my legs. I wondered if a 24/27 wouldn't have required that stop. That’s just before the final 12% up to the top. About this time I forgot two very important things. Why the hell I was doing this and which of the dam turns was the last one before the top. But I made it. Shouldn't have done this on a Sunday, too much traffic, but life has been very busy. Took it easy on the way down, just sat up and coasted at 40 or so. I feel pretty good now on Monday morning. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: In case y'all haven't seen it ....
Don't yew mess weeith me, boy! Patrick generations of deep south ancestors; *genteel* deep south ancestors Moore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQT7y4L5aKU On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 4:28 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Ah-hm. In the Queen's English, that would be: I're taint no unedumicated never, OhKay? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, August 25, 2014 4:17:31 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: too and ad. I'm not uneducated, OK? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * * Where you come from is gone, where you thought you were going to never was there, and where you are is no good unless you can get away from it. Where is there a place for you to be? No place.* * Nothing outside you can give you any place, he said. You needn't to look at the sky because it's not going to open up and show no place behind it. You needn't to search for any hole in the ground to look through into somewhere else. You can't go neither forwards nor backwards into your daddy's time nor your children's if you have them. In yourself right now is all the place you've got. If there was any Fall, look there, if there was any Redemption, look there, and if you expect any Judgment, look there, because they all three will have to be in your time and your body and where in your time and your body can they be?* * Where in your time and your body has Jesus redeemed you? he cried. Show me where because I don't see the place. If there was a place where Jesus had redeemed you that would be the place for you to be, but which of you can find it?” -- *Flannery O'Connor,* Wise Blood * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] UPDATED FS: Shifters, Brakes, Derailleurs, Tires, Crankset
Since there is no real easy way to update the original message I am just making an updated list. *Brakes* Rivendell Silver Caliper Brakes. Used but in great shape. Low miles. - $65 Suntour Cyclone Caliper Brakes. Has some wear here and there but in solid working condition. - $25 *Derailleur* Shimano CX70 Front Derailleur (Top Pull). Not in it's factory box but unused. I installed it on a bike but removed it before ever using it. - $40 *Tires* 650B Continental Tourride Tires - $40 *Shifter Stuff* Downtube Cable Stops - $10 each Sunrace Thumb Shifters. These are the cheapies Rivendell sells. This set is brand new in the package with the cables and everything. - $15 *Crankset* Ritchey WCS Compact Crankset (50-34) w/ 107 BB extra 36 chainring. Used with a decent amount of wear but still really solid. Weighs about 640g. The BB is hollowtech and in very good shape. Everything you need to install it plus a little more. - $50 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] FS: new Nitto Campee R20 rear rack $95 shipped
Sold! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Shameless Cap/Bar Tape Matcher
Just got my burgundy Riv cap and it's *dang* close to the Newbaum's maroon bar tape. I am stylin'! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
This year alone I've had 2 albastaches, drops, albatross, and bosco bullmoose across three bikes. I think I've finally settled on: Hunqapillar (mtn bike setup): albastache, but really want to try Bullmoose bars, like bad) Gunnar sport: drops, after trying Albastaches, which I really really liked, I went back to drops since having 2 bikes with albastaches just didn't make sense. but now you're making me wonder if i should go albatross on those. But...I really appreciate the drops after going back and glad I have a sporty road bike with drops on them. bridgestone mb (commuter, yepp mini carrier): just went from boscos to albatross and will likely leave there. BUTnow I really want to pick my next Rivendell and build around that albatross bar, sam maybe? who knows. if anyone wants to lend me an infinite amount of money with no guarantee of payback I'll keep going with these combos and report back on them all I think my LBS has made more money off me buying cables than they could from be buying a bike or three. On Monday, August 25, 2014 5:35:42 AM UTC-7, Avery Wilson wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Padded cycling undies vs. cycling shorts...easier leg movement?
I ride in regular boxer briefs and cheapy Fruit of the Loom sweat shorts for rides under 20 miles. I find I am more comfy in padded shorts over 20 miles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Shellac an Opinel?
Got the Opinel kiddo for the kiddo but looking at it was thinking of hitting it with shellac to give it a little more water protection. Sand it and shellac? Just lay on a thin layer of shellac? use poly instead? Thanks all. Oh and if anyone else is becoming a hoarder of bandannas from the rotating colors at RBW you aren't alone. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Shameless Cap/Bar Tape Matcher
What a FOP you are! On Monday, August 25, 2014 7:06:44 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Just got my burgundy Riv cap and it's *dang* close to the Newbaum's maroon bar tape. I am stylin'! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
You can get a full set of Jagwire stainless cables with Teflon internal housings on eBay for $13 shipped in your choice of color complete with all ferrules and so forth. It's called an OEM pack. I love my LBS and I spend money with them when I don't have time to work on the bike myself or when I want professional opinions on problems I might be having. But when their small parts and bits cost three times what I can get it for online, that's when I balk. I'm willing to pay a reasonable premium but I have my limits. Cycling is expensive and if i didn't economize in some areas I wouldn't be able to ride as much as I do. On Aug 25, 2014 9:52 PM, DS davecst...@gmail.com wrote: This year alone I've had 2 albastaches, drops, albatross, and bosco bullmoose across three bikes. I think I've finally settled on: Hunqapillar (mtn bike setup): albastache, but really want to try Bullmoose bars, like bad) Gunnar sport: drops, after trying Albastaches, which I really really liked, I went back to drops since having 2 bikes with albastaches just didn't make sense. but now you're making me wonder if i should go albatross on those. But...I really appreciate the drops after going back and glad I have a sporty road bike with drops on them. bridgestone mb (commuter, yepp mini carrier): just went from boscos to albatross and will likely leave there. BUTnow I really want to pick my next Rivendell and build around that albatross bar, sam maybe? who knows. if anyone wants to lend me an infinite amount of money with no guarantee of payback I'll keep going with these combos and report back on them all I think my LBS has made more money off me buying cables than they could from be buying a bike or three. On Monday, August 25, 2014 5:35:42 AM UTC-7, Avery Wilson wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Shameless Cap/Bar Tape Matcher
you just need some long maroon socks to match! On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 11:52 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: What a FOP you are! On Monday, August 25, 2014 7:06:44 PM UTC-7, Liesl wrote: Just got my burgundy Riv cap and it's *dang* close to the Newbaum's maroon bar tape. I am stylin'! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: UPDATED FS: Shifters, Brakes, Derailleurs, Tires, Crankset
Direct email sent, but I find that direct emails sent from the google groups website usually don't go through. Drop me a line if you don't get my email. Thanks, Peter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Results of 6503 conversion to wide/low double
Ingredients Old Ultegra triple BBG Bashguard 44T 130bcd Sugino ring 28T 74bcd Sugino ring sweaty garage 5mm T handle hex wrench synthetic brake caliper grease some cleaning wipes results: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk1QWAP4 -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Cockpit Swappers Anonymous
Give me drop bars or give me wrist/ass pain!! Didn't Abe Lincoln say that? Anyway...not a swapper here. The bars on my Bleriot have been there for close to eight years. I had a couple of upright bikes previously and there were fine for cruising around town but when it comes to putting in any mileage I need to get low. Sitting upright my wrist and butt start to complain. My fleet is all drops except for an early mountain bike that doesn't get much usage. Whatever works for you though. My bikes... https://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157606340462594/ On Sunday, August 24, 2014 12:44:58 PM UTC-7, Avery Wilson wrote: Hello, my name is Avery and I'm a cockpit swapper.. I know there's many more just like me, so I'm just looking for camaraderie, justification, etc! I've tried Noodles with a 10cm stem, dirt drop stem, and now an 8cm stem, as well as albastache and albatross with varying stem lengths. I've never been happier than when I've had albatross bars with a 12cm stem on my 61cm Hilsen (see picture here https://www.flickr.com/photos/122008974@N05/15023102785/in/photostream/), but I swapped back to drops this afternoon because it just *seems right* for this bike to have drops. Am I vain? Am I living in my racer past? I can hold 18mph on flat land for 20+miles with a load in my bag while riding my albatross bars, so its not really extra speed I'm going for. I don't know what it is that keeps drawing me back to drops. Maybe its visual, or aesthetic? I'm just not sure. Comments from other serial cockpit swappers appreciated! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Weird Request.
Hugh got it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/14732333531/in/photostream/ One better. Taken by Brian H. https://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/14480830837/in/faves-mannyacosta/ Not everyday you get to suplex Grant Petersen. Hey picture proved it happened... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Shellac an Opinel?
Soak it in mineral oil for a few days and then bake in the oven ~250° for an hour or so. Lubes the hinge for life and darkens the wood nicely. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 8/25/14, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Got the Opinel kiddo for the kiddo but looking at it was thinking of hitting it with shellac to give it a little more water protection. Sand it and shellac? Just lay on a thin layer of shellac? use poly instead? Thanks all. Oh and if anyone else is becoming a hoarder of bandannas from the rotating colors at RBW you aren't alone. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Shellac an Opinel?
The entire knife or just the handle? Thanks! On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Soak it in mineral oil for a few days and then bake in the oven ~250° for an hour or so. Lubes the hinge for life and darkens the wood nicely. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 8/25/14, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Got the Opinel kiddo for the kiddo but looking at it was thinking of hitting it with shellac to give it a little more water protection. Sand it and shellac? Just lay on a thin layer of shellac? use poly instead? Thanks all. Oh and if anyone else is becoming a hoarder of bandannas from the rotating colors at RBW you aren't alone. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Shellac an Opinel?
Whole thing. Open er up and into the dunk tank! On 8/25/14, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: The entire knife or just the handle? Thanks! On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Soak it in mineral oil for a few days and then bake in the oven ~250° for an hour or so. Lubes the hinge for life and darkens the wood nicely. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 8/25/14, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Got the Opinel kiddo for the kiddo but looking at it was thinking of hitting it with shellac to give it a little more water protection. Sand it and shellac? Just lay on a thin layer of shellac? use poly instead? Thanks all. Oh and if anyone else is becoming a hoarder of bandannas from the rotating colors at RBW you aren't alone. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Shellac an Opinel?
Sounds good. Thanks again! On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 12:43 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Whole thing. Open er up and into the dunk tank! On 8/25/14, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: The entire knife or just the handle? Thanks! On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM, Joe Bunik jbu...@gmail.com wrote: Soak it in mineral oil for a few days and then bake in the oven ~250° for an hour or so. Lubes the hinge for life and darkens the wood nicely. =- Joe Bunik Walnut Creek, CA On 8/25/14, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com wrote: Got the Opinel kiddo for the kiddo but looking at it was thinking of hitting it with shellac to give it a little more water protection. Sand it and shellac? Just lay on a thin layer of shellac? use poly instead? Thanks all. Oh and if anyone else is becoming a hoarder of bandannas from the rotating colors at RBW you aren't alone. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
